It is a high definition camcorder from Canon designed professionals looking for a high quality.

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The Canon XH-G1 is a high definition camcorder from Canon designed professionals looking for a high quality, professional grade HD camera with SMPTE compliant HD-SDI, Genlock and and Time Code IN/OUT. It is capable of shooting full 1080p resolution and features a Genuine Canon 20x HD zoom lens with Professional L Series Fluorite. The Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization corrects camera movement and vibration while the Instant AF (Auto Focus) gives an ultra-quick, accurate focus and the DIGIC DV II HD image processor helps provide improved color reproduction and noise reduction. The XH A1S is equipped with three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCDs (1440 x 1080 each) which deliver outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction, and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise. It has a 0.57" viewfinder and 2.8" screen, both of which are LCD widescreens and it can store still images with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, 848 x 480, 1440 x 1080, and 640 x 480 which can be stored to either a MultiMedia Card or SD Memory Card. Other notable features inlclude built in XLR terminals, external microphone holder, an accessory shoe for a camera light light and Canon CONSOLE Image Control & Storage Software Version 1.1 for easy camera setup through a PC.